POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Male Found at 9800 Bissonnet

January 22, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 9800 Bissonnet about 1:30 a.m. today (Jan. 22).

The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Turner and Officer J. Dodson reported:

Patrol officers noticed a vehicle in a strip center parking lot at the above address and, upon further inspection, observed multiple bullet strikes on the outside of the vehicle.  They then saw an unresponsive male in the driver's seat.  Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.  The victim appeared to been shot at least one time.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

JFC/VHS 1-22-16
Inc #009128416 

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.